Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer

CACI • Danbury, CT

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About The Position

The Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineer will be part of an integrated product team (IPT) supporting the design, assembly, test, shipping, and customer support of space flight systems. The role works with various groups throughout the assembly, integration, and test (AI&T) process and provides hands-on collaboration with technicians and the broader team. Senior-level engineers will mentor the engineer in tooling design, materials, assembly practices, metrology, optical alignments, and delivery of space flight systems, with anticipated opportunities for professional growth within the company.

The position includes designing and analyzing potentially high-fidelity tooling for handling and assembling mechanical and optical systems, writing assembly procedures, and leading the manufacturing assembly of those systems. It also involves assisting with metrology and environmental testing. The role requires working in a cleanroom environment and traveling up to 10% within the continental United States.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in the mechanical engineering field.
• General knowledge of machine shop practices and capabilities.
• Mechanical design experience, including concepts, models, drawings, structural analysis, and tolerance analysis.
• Well-versed knowledge of materials, general hardware, and hand tools.
• Willingness and ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment.

Nice To Haves

• Well-rounded mechanical engineering background with good hands-on skills.
• Ability to take direction, provide direction, and work alongside technicians and the team.
• Proven ability to write technical work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze potentially high-fidelity tooling for handling and assembling mechanical and optical systems.
• Write procedures for assembling mechanical and optical systems.
• Lead manufacturing assembly of mechanical and optical systems.
• Work within an integrated product team alongside technicians and other team members in a hands-on capacity.
• Assist with metrology and environmental testing.
• Contribute to the design, assembly, test, shipping, and customer support of space flight systems.

Benefits

• Flexible time off benefit.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Healthcare benefits.
• Wellness benefits.
• Financial benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Family support benefits.
• Continuing education benefits.
• Time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level